Compare Google Pixel 8 vs Google Pixel 9a

¹ Pixel 8: Fast wired charging rates (up to 27W on Pixel 8) are based upon use of the Google 30W USB-C® Charger plugged into a wall socket. Actual results may be slower. Adaptors sold separately. Charging speed based upon testing with device batteries drained to 1% and charged with a Google 30W USB-C® Charger. Charging testing conducted by Google in mid-2023 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings with the device powered on. Charging speed depends upon many factors including usage during charging, battery age and ambient temperature. Actual charging speed may be slower. 
 
Pixel 9a: Up to 23 watts (wired charging). Based upon use of the Google 45W USB-C® Charger plugged into a wall socket. Actual results may be slower. Adaptors sold separately. 

² Not available for all apps or content. 

³ Not available for all cameras, apps or modes. 

⁴ Storage specifications refer to capacity before formatting. Actual formatted capacity will be less. 

⁵ Pixel 8: Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory, but device isn’t waterproof or dustproof. The accessories aren’t water- or dust-resistant. Water and dust resistance aren’t permanent conditions. They diminish or are lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Dropping your device may result in the loss of dust or water resistance. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See the Pixel Phone Help page for details. 

Pixel 9a: Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP68 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory, but the device isn’t waterproof or dustproof. The accessories aren’t water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance aren’t permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Phone is not drop or tumble proof and dropping your device may result in loss of water or dust resistance. Damage from drops, tumbles, slips and other external forces are not covered under warranty. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See the Pixel Phone Help page for details. 

⁶ Pixel 8: Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 6.2 inches. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. 

Pixel 9a: Screen has rounded corners. When measured diagonally as a rectangle, the screen is 160mm. Actual viewable area is less. Dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. 

⁷ Estimate of typical capacity based upon testing and expected cell behaviour. 

⁸ Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode which disables various features including 5G connectivity. Battery testing conducted on a major US operator network. Battery testing conducted in California in mid-2024 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Tests began with phone fully charged. Battery life depends upon many factors, and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. Over time, Pixel software will manage battery performance to help maintain battery health as your battery ages. See the Understand your Pixel battery page for details. 

⁹ Wireless charging rate up to 7.5W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately). Actual results may be slower. 

¹⁰ Estimated battery life is based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and the use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode which disables various features including 5G connectivity. Battery testing conducted on a major operator network. Battery testing was conducted in California in mid-2023 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings except that, for the 'up to 72-hour' claim only, Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends upon many factors and the use of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. 

¹¹ Wireless charging rates up to 18 W charging with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen, sold separately). Up to 12W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately). Actual results may be slower. 

¹² Designed to charge Qi-certified devices. Use of reverse wireless charging significantly reduces Pixel battery life. Cases may interfere with charging and will reduce charging speed. Charging speeds may vary. See the Charge other devices with Pixel page for more information. 

¹³ Not available for all cameras, apps or modes. 

¹⁴ Results may vary. Not available for all cameras, apps or modes. 

¹⁵ Results may vary.